In summary, over 6000 tier points this year due to frequent first class flights on BA so I can say that the value for money is VERY POOR. So the decision was much easier to go with this first class ticket. Combined with a household account, the total Avios for 2 was 97,871 Avios! Sounds like youâll have a nice flight coming up – enjoy it and the Concorde Room. I also decided I would skip breakfast, given how early we would be landing and wanting to eat at one of my favourite breakfast spots in Cape Town when we arrived. In many ways, this is an utterly appropriate representation of traditional First Class with a decidedly throw back appeal. We can confirm this media image accurately depicts the setup. Boarding at LHR started about a half hour late and was a bit of chaos. British Airways 747-400 (v3) First Class There are 14 first class seats on British Airwaysâ 747-400 (v3), each measuring 22 inches wide and 79 inches long in bed mode. British Airways First Class has an international reputation the airline would probably prefer it didnât. I called You First, and they apologised and offered 5000 Avios each as a service recovery offer. Slippers are available on request, but they were not proactively offered so we’re not sure how most passengers would be aware. Service culture doesn’t exist. Our travel classes cater to everyone. First dining is dine-on-demand, and you can choose whenever you want to eat. Upon boarding, we made out way through the premium economy cabin where we were met halfway but a first class flight attendant who then proceeded to escort us to our seats in 1A and 1K. Come as I share behind the scenes tips and footage of what it's like to fly British Airways Business Class. Instead, I paid a quick visit to British Airways Galleries Firstand had a glass of champagne there. The amenity kit provided is by the designer department store Liberty London, with toiletries by Aromatherapy Associates London. See also: However, on this flight, a passenger from row 5 came all the way to the front and with complete disregard for anyone else’s belongings dumped his 20kg case right on my bag. It was a nice end to the meal and was served with grapes, chutney and a selection of biscuits. What happened is we were all assembled into the (hot, windowless) airbridge where we then stood waiting for boarding to actually start. This lounge is exclusive to BA First Class passengers and Concorde Room cardholders, it is not for oneworld guests. Only it hadn’t really commenced. While this is fine, you would think other passengers would accept this and not try and use it, after all, they have overhead bins to use. Overall it was a great flight, the friendly and chatty crew really made the trip enjoyable. There is an additional USB charging port underneath the TV, which works quite well for smaller devices like your mobile phone, which can then rest on the side console while charging. The cabin is the most dense of BAâs first-class cabins, but there is something special about being in the nose of a Boeing 747. We took the opportunity after dinner to get a few hours sleep prior to landing in Washington. It was very bizarre being able to see the passengers in the departure lounge queuing to board. Have you noticed their recorded message “if your phone is lost in your seat, don’t move the seat, call a member of staff who will help you find your phone on the bowels of the seat”. There are principally three kinds of BA First Class seat currently in the sky, the ‘original’ like we flew in, which you’ll find on all 747s and those 777s featuring First. The staff member who checked us in was very friendly and helpful, also assisting with a minor name issue on one of our ESTA visas. View all posts by Andrew, I’ve been on BA first this year on 777 and A380. It's complicated - the crew showed me the service instructions, which were pages and pages long. While airlines across the world have developed their First Class products, and in some cases their Business Class products, into large enclosed suites, even incorporating double beds and showers, thereâs a strong opinion that BA has failed to keep up with international competition. Hi Lara, thanks for the kind comments. Only then did we realise our boarding passes did actually say ‘Group 1’ on them (we hadn’t even noticed before), which means you are boarding with Club World, BA Gold and oneworld Emerald status passengers. T he British Airways Concorde Room at its London Heathrow Terminal 5 hub is the airlineâs most exclusive lounge, catering only for BA First Class passengers and Concorde Room cardholders.. We passed through prior to a First Class flight to Washington to see how it compares with other First Class lounges weâve tried. British Airways does not have their own lounge at Austin so we headed to the American Airlines Admirals Club. After takeoff the crew took another drinks order, so we again stuck with the LPGS. These seats are reserved for advance selection for British Airways Executive Club Gold status members, however you may be able to select them at online check in. The management has a lot of work to do to attract high paying customers, I mean having the hassle of paying for WiFi is an absolute nonsense in first class, you make your own bed , I had to go ask them for a drink when I got on, all for a bottle of water etc while they stand around gossiping. In most cases the wardrobe is full with boxes storing extra cups or towels or whatever. There arenât many opportunities left to fly in a Boeing 747, especially in the nose section, so from an âAvGeekâ point of view we really enjoyed our experience despite the shortcomings. We recently flew from London to Washington on the airline’s Boeing 747-400 in First Class to find out. Even discounted Business Class fares can be upgraded. Flight Review: British Airways 747 First Class Heathrow To America (SFO) In "Reviews" My preference when I fly First Class from San Francisco (SFO) to London Heathrow (LHR) is always the A380, however, there was no space available on this plane so I booked my return flight on the 747. However, I have done this before and while its always my first preference, given the size and comfort of the A380, on this occasion I chose to fly the 747 since its getting close to the end of its life now and there will be fewer opportunities to fly the Queen of the skies in the future. If it were a Business Class product, this would probably get a 4 star rating from us, perhaps even 4.5. Boarding had not commenced and banks of queues had already formed. So when given the opportunity with the British Airways Dream Tickets offer to Cape Town (July 2018) I jumped at the chance to fly in 1A for a trip I was planning for January 2019 and given time is quickly running out to fly on the 747 I decided to go ahead and book this ticket. Review: Qantas A380 First Class BA may therefore be your best chance to fly these aircraft in the next few years, if youâre a die-hard jumbo fan. Starting October 27, 2019, the refit planes will begin flying once daily between New York-JFK and London-Heathrow.. BA177: London (LHR) to New York (JFK), departing 1:00pm ⦠And god forbid you don’t go to sleep when it’s “bed time” and walk to the galley and ask for a drink or a snack as you can’t sleep and watching a movie… They’ll give you the evil look. The biggest drawback of the First Class seat on the 787-9, which is flying daily from Kuala Lumpur to London among other routes, is the fixed IFE screen which precludes the ‘buddy dining’ option. The most random collection of movies out there. British Airways has just announcedthat theyâll be introducing a refreshed experience in first class as of March 31, 2019. This was a cold prawn with a mousse and jelly. Top picks: 1A, 1K (Image courtesy of British Airways) The first-class cabin is in the nose of the Queen of the Skies and features 14 seats. It’s big enough to support buddy dining which I tried on the flight back, although it is a very tight squeeze if you are the buddy, especially, compared to the A380 which is absolutely massive! We were each offered a welcome drink and opted for a glass of Champagne, the excellent Laurent-Perrier Grand Siècle (LPGS) as served in the Concorde Room and in flight, so there’s no skimping on costs even at the boarding stage like with many airlines. Service is bad most of the time. Unfortunately they don’t feature on the slightly newer two versions of BA’s First Class seat, as installed on the Airbus A380 and Boeing 787-9. Given that a one-way First Class ticket from London to Washington on BA sells for around £9,000 (S$15,750), we think it’s reasonable to at least be offered the option. We flew the British Airways 747 at the pointy end to find out. If you are lucky enough to fly on a Wi-Fi equipped BA aircraft, the pricing is as follows: For simple browsing and email (the ‘Browse’ package): For a higher bandwidth package supporting video streaming (the ‘Stream’ package): These certainly aren’t the cheapest packages around, but they are in line with several other carriers. Of course they said sorry but hey, it’s only first class (anyways, what a great experience using 1st class wardrobe next to the most desired seats on the plane as storage. We got the impression this late gate assignment and delayed boarding through a single door was all a bit of a last minute change for them too. Thank you so much and happy travels. The crew came round with a menu for the flight. Having booked the direct to Cape Town flight, it is one of many which depart from Terminal 3 at Heathrow. This was served with mixed nuts. I was delighted that for once they hadnât run out of anything, which is a novel experience for me in British Airways first class, so yay for that. Unfortunately British Airways has not significantly changed its Business Class or First Class seats for 10 years, leading to even their most expensive seats now resembling a Business Class product on many other airlines. The gate for our flight was only displayed on the screen in the lounge 45 minutes before departure time. From clearing security to arriving at the Concorde Room (via the Galleries First lounge) took just 4 minutes. 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The pyjamas are nicely presented with a bow and have the BA ‘First’ emblem. Being in the nose of the plane in Seats 1A and 1K gives the most incredible perspective where you can see almost facing forward. There were eight of us in the First Class cabin on this flight, around a half load, with three cabin crew serving. The dream ticket meant if you bought a companion ticket you would get a heavily discounted fare at around £2000 per person return, however when adding car hire, the price dropped to £1800 per person return, and you could pay with a deposit, allowing you to spread the cost until 5 weeks before departure. There are no overhead lockers in the middle section of the cabin ceiling in First Class, so if you do select a middle seat be aware that you will have to use the lockers above the A and K seats for your bags. This was followed by cream of Nettle soup, Beef fillet and Warm Apricot pudding. Or maybe itâs reading and understanding part, I donât know⦠⦠At the time I still felt like BA's first offered something approximating a first class product, even if it wasn't one of the better or flashier ones. Do bear in mind of course the actual wines served on your trip might be different to ours. First class on British Airways is your ticket to exceptional comfort and impeccable service in our most elegant surroundings. These aircraft all operate in a four class configuration, with an 8 seat First Class cabin. So when given the opportunity with the British Airways Dream Tickets offer to Cape Town (July 2018) I jumped at the chance to fly in 1A for a trip I was planning for January 2019 and given time is quickly running out to fly on the 747 I decided to go ahead and book this ticket. I do know to recognise an excellent service and have submitted quite a few “golden tickets” with staff names for good service however the norm on BA is far from this. Error: API requests are being delayed for this account. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. We then moved to the main event, the Cathay Pacific First class lounge. If like us you’re departing from London Heathrow, you’ll be eligible to check in at the new British Airways ‘First Wing’ at the far south end of Terminal 5 in Zone J. Drop-off by car should be at door 5 (the last door). It reminds us of a sports car ‘bucket’ seat, low slung and hugging. This while, not a problem boarding, it is a problem disembarking as it means premium economy and business class passengers get off before First Class passengers. At the time the nearby Club World check in desks (adjacent to the First Wing) were empty and as a First Class passenger you can check in there, walk through priority security and then take the first right straight into the Concorde Room (via the ‘secret’ back door). One thing that you should know is that not all First Class British Airways products are made equal. Being in the nose of the 747 is a peaceful experience and we measured a 78dB ambient noise level during the cruise (on a rather rudimentary iPhone app, but still). By travelingfoody April 21, 2016 July 5, 2019. The window blinds in particular, which sit behind a perspex screen and completely black out the light from the two windows at each A or K seat, are very ‘business jet’. Perhaps we were unlucky but when we arrived at the First Wing to check in for our flight, we were greeted by a sizeable queue. In addition to the time spent queuing for check in, the whole process therefore took about 20 minutes. British Airways is rolling out updates to first class soon. Great Grande Cuvée evening with friends! We have to rate it as a First Class seat however, among competitors in 2018/19, and in that case the shortcomings mean BA First simply falls well behind in the rankings. Two toilets to a maximum of 14 passengers is not a bad ratio at seven passengers to each toilet, though there are much better out there like Cathay’s 777 First Class (3:1) and Singapore Airlines 777 First Class (2:1). 1 Comment on Trip Report: British Airways First Class Boeing 747-400 San Francisco (SFO) to London (LHR) [Click above for the video review.] The planes are old (and I do love the B747, and want to fly it as long as possible but BA need to open their wallets and give back to their customers), toilets in higher cabins are horrible. If you are a fan of Liberty, the amenity kit also includes a £20 off voucher if you spend £200 or more at their Regent Street store. The IFE was the worst, it was old and grainy with limited choice. The middle pairs themselves, seats 4 E/F and 5 E/F are also good for couples, but space feels a lot tighter back here and you miss out on the attractive window blinds at the A and K seats. We’ve also had downright rude service (on a 777 Club World flight from London to Malé), and pretty much everything in between the two extremes. Most people won’t want to be sitting there for long, and some larger passengers will find it practically impossible. BA flies 28 First Class seats each evening from Singapore to London (14 on the 777-300ER and 14 on the A380). British Airways, the largest user of the type in passenger operation, is refurbishing around 17 aircraft and keeping them in service well into the 2020s. Frankly youâll get a much better in-flight entertainment experience if you fly on one of BAâs newer planes, those being the A380, 777-300ER and 787. While in its prime it was an advanced product which stood up well to competition in the market, airlines around the world have progressed increasingly to 1-2-1 flat-bed seating layouts in Business Class. Our regular readers will know that weâre great fans of âbuddy diningâ, where you can enjoy your meal as a couple at the same table. To cut a long story short the situation progressed for over an hour, blamed on the air traffic control slot, followed by a passenger visa paperwork issue for the US authorities, followed by another air traffic control delay, then continued visa issues. There are 4 classes of service on this version of the BA's 747, it features 14 flat bed First Class seats, 86 flat bed Business Class seats, 30 Premium Economy seats, and 145 standard Economy seats. The first three row of seats are configured in a 1 X 1 layout but rows 4 and 5 are configured in a 1 X 2 X 1 layout. This goes all the way to bed mode if required. These are mostly good or excellent scores, though they don’t quite match up to our recent First Class reviews, with Singapore Airlines, Cathay Pacific and Qantas all pipping the overall average rating slightly. Having flown British Airways several times in Club World and First, once thing you tend to notice is that the crew are quite inconsistent. The single power socket at each First Class seat is at floor level, which isn’t ideal as it becomes inaccessible when the seat is in bed mode. It’s an ample size for working, eating and as noted later in the review for ‘buddy dining’ too. British Airways A380 First Class. The power socket one the floor is poor design but even the redesigned one where it is on shoulder level is very awkwardly positioned. , About to take off on a 5 star airline, looking bac, This error message is only visible to WordPress admins, By using this website, you agree to our use of our, Rabbit and ham hock terrine, quince and carrot chutney, mustard spiced celeriac puree, Warm truffle linguini with chervil crème fraîche and shaved cheese, Cream of Nettle soup with smoked almonds and watercress, Fresh seasonal salad with a choice of Dijon mustard dressing or Blue cheese dressing, Seared fillet of British beef, Café de Paris butter, grilled Portobello mushroom, slow roasted tomato and roasted charlotte potatoes, Roasted halibut, pickled wild mushrooms, kohlrabi, apple and sorrel salad with Oscietra beurre blanc, Wild boar tortellini with ratatouille, crispy capers, tarragon and black olives, Crispy polenta, roasted onion squash with parmesan cream buttered spinach and chestnut, Main course salad of sticky Szechuan beef with truffle glass noodles, enoki mushrooms and white sesame seeds, Chocolate Hazelnut Slice & Earl Grey Curd Kit. These are the mileage rates you’ll pay to fly British Airways First Class from Singapore to London (also applicable for Kuala Lumpur – London): These rates apply for the shorter Singapore – Sydney flights: Itâs relatively cheap to upgrade a British Airways Business Class (Club World) ticket to First Class using Avios. British Airwaysâ 747 first class cabin is dense, as it has 14 seats. Bucharest is pretty much a zoo in the morning but the Club Europe check-in was fine and we had our cases checked in all the way to New York as we were stopping overnight. The flight landed around 1 hour behind schedule in Washington. A large mattress topper makes the bed very comfortable, and you have a thick duvet with a large comfy pillow. From a distance everything about the seats looks nice and new, however on closer inspection they have certainly seen better days with a number of scratches, marks and general wear and tear apparent. If you want to read more about BA's B787 First cabin try this review. We were offered a pre-departure beverage of choice served with some hot nuts, followed by the amenities presented on a silver tray. The background light is green when the seat is in the takeoff or landing position, so the crew can easily check. For a non-vintage, this champagne is excellent and can be found in the First class of many airlines. Row 1 is ideal for couples as seats 1A and 1K are sufficiently close together to be able to have a conversation, and have high privacy. These included amenity kit, pyjamas and slippers and the menu for the flight. The scene however was quite chaotic. When I arrived, I was told there was no booking for either of us even though I had the confirmation email and it correctly stated Terminal 3. Once boarding actually started, it quickly became apparent the entire 747-400 was being boarded through only the second main left door, via a single airbridge. The cook was medium, again a little too done for my taste. On this trip, we used the Qantas and Cathay Pacific lounges and proceeded to the BA lounge briefly for a not so enjoyable spa appointment. This is my report on a flight I took on March 25, 2016 on British Airways (BA) from San Francisco to London Heathrow. And that’s on one of the largest planes in the sky! Maybe we were unlucky with the time of day, but queuing just to join a First Class check in area, whose private security channel leads you into a lounge you aren’t even destined for, doesn’t make much sense. Service commenced with an antipasti amuse-bouche, which BA now refers to as a ‘pre-appetiser’. âBusiness +â, âJ +â and âThe best Business Class in the skyâ are among the less complimentary descriptions of BAâs most prestigious cabin. We did enjoy a Gin and Tonic from the Gin bar, where I got to try Aviation Gin for the first time, and I’d totally recommend it. Best British Airways first-class seats on a Boeing 747. That’s more than enough for a return First class flight to Tel Aviv, on an off-peak date. Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. Well if a similarly priced First class ticket to the dream tickets offer is available, I would say it is worth taking the first class flight. It all comes down to cost and what you personally are happy to pay for a seat on a plane. But the one thing I love the most about flying first class with BA is the ability to have a proper espresso-based coffee rather than just horrible brown water. The seat, when made into a bed, is very comfortable and was made up by the crew shortly after I finished my meal. You think cathay, Emirates etihad, Singapore etc. British Airways has just announced that they are introducing a refreshed experience in first-class as of March 31, 2019. And couldn’t send my presentation to a colleague to complete it/contribute. Seat reservation: do you have to pay the same expensive fee like in BA business class? It’s probably a good time to discuss where in the 14-seat First Class cabin we had chosen to sit, and which seats you should aim for if you’re going to be flying it. In the same space on the Boeing 747-8, Lufthansa has just eight First Class seats. It’s a good selection of products in an attractive toiletries bag, which is ideal to reuse in future. As we mentioned at the start of this review, British Airways First Class gets nicknamed “J+” and that’s for a good reason. To commence the meal service, once our table had been set up the crew came round with a bread basket and cute little packs of salted butter from Netherend Farm in Gloucestershire. Later in the review we take a full look at the dining options offered on this evening flight to Washington. These cookies do not store any personal information. The good news is that the crew remained attentive and our Champagne was continually topped up during the delay. As we were flying in First Class, we headed for the Concorde Room. One thing that reviewers (who usually use points) often neglect to point out when referring to BA first class as Business Plus is that the cost of BA first class seats are usually thousands (USD) below the cost of first class seats on airlines that offer more “bling.” A BA first class ticket round trip Austin/Johannesburg was 4K less than Lufthansa first class (second cheapest on that route) in October 2019. This is definitely not what you expect from a first class ticket, and there was no attempt to fit us in except until after our departure time. The new look and feel, set to take to the skies from March 31, will include new bedding, amenities and menus that would not look out of place in a revered five-star British hotel. In essence, the First Wing, while a nice idea, was a waste of time. One of the only airlines that still have the horrible sink and tap where you can onky wash one hand at a time as the tap is “one click” and you have to keep pressing it to use, while squeezing you hand under the miniature tap. Who can say really after 1 trip though? We thought it was quite nice that these items weren’t rushed, or waiting at our seat from boarding for example. I flew on a Boeing 787 Dreamliner to Doha, for clarity. The socket is too loose to snug it. Need to twist the heike body to use it and in most cases the charger falls out as due to the position of it, heavy chargers like mac books can’t hold. I flew British Airways First Class onboard a Boeing 747-400 on their flight from Chicago to London Heathrow. Which in turn, means you are pretty far back at the immigration queue by the time you get there. It's the finest way to travel. New posts will not be retrieved. Of course you could argue that you shouldn’t have to do that with First Class, and we certainly wouldn’t disagree with that opinion either. No room to change clothes and there a are no amenities in the toilet. The British Airways First Class seats are a little lacking in readily accessible storage space, however there is a large wardrobe fitted to the back of the seat in front of you with hanging space and a place for your shoes. The first class suites are expected to debut on the airline's Boeing 777-300ER fleet by year's end and will be based on the first class of the Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners (below), but with several noticeable improvements. Finally, 11 minutes before the scheduled departure time, after a walk through Premium Economy, we were the first two passengers to arrive in the First Class cabin (everyone ahead of us was apparently destined for Club World, or were status holders). 100% spot on that! Booking â BA First Class 777. The IFE… don’t recall the last time I used it for anything other than the flight map. As the toilets are both located at the rear left side of the First Class cabin, and the galley is also at the back, there is almost zero foot traffic at the very front. This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. The seat is very wide and comfortable. The cabin crew will make up your bed while you head to the restroom to change into your pyjamas, or like us you might prefer to bring your own comfy sleepwear. Many of those with First Class cabins have had to evolve that product even further into suites, to provide differentiation. British Airways squeezes 14 seats into this section, and being able to sit in seat 1A, right in the nose, was a real treat. They are electrically controlled, can be stopped at intermediate positions, and incorporate mood lighting controlled by the cabin crew based on phase of flight. More then once I was awaken mid flight by a touch of a box edge while a kind attendant had to refill paper towels in toilets during the flight. I have flown on the 747 13 times according to myflightradar24 and flying on the upper deck of a 747 is a great experience, its like flying in your own little private jet. Even though the confirmation email comes from Elemis. I must say it wasn’t the best beef fillet I’ve had on board an aircraft, and certainly didn’t live up to my recent experiences of similar dishes with Singapore Airlines and Cathay Pacific in First Class, but it was good. Log in as an administrator and view the Instagram Feed settings page for more details. Even the refitted 747s don’t have high-definition, but do have a better quality 16″ screen with more choices. It means I get a full extra day at the destination and there is no hassle getting to from an EU airport. 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